# Less vs Rise

The clearest difference is rating: Rise at 4.8 against Less's 4.2. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Less sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Rise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rise holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 30 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Less ships an update every 3 weeks, Rise monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Less | Rise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-minimal-meditation-timer/id1274690796/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-simple-meditation-timer/id1635841355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Ancients](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653191134) | [Yauheni Barkouski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635841358) |

## What reviewers say

### Less

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-minimal-meditation-timer/id1274690796)

This app provides a simple and elegant timer for self-guided meditation sessions, featuring high-quality sound bells. An optional in-app purchase unlocks features like streak tracking, meditation history, and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Minimal meditation timer, High-quality meditation bells, Streak tracking, Meditation history, Customizable themes, HealthKit integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Less+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Less+ | $2.99 | per year |
| Less+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock Mala Features | $2.99 | one-time |


### Rise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-simple-meditation-timer/id1635841355)

This app provides a simple meditation timer and tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch. It uses heart rate data to offer insights into your mind and body's calm during sessions. Track your progress with detailed statistics and access guided courses.

**Highlights:** Simple meditation timer, Apple Watch heart rate tracking, Mind and body insights, Meditation progress tracker, Guided video courses, Widgets and Siri integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rise Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Rise Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Rise Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Rise Annual Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Rise Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Rise Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Rise Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Rise Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Less free?

Less is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rise free?

Rise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Less or Rise?

Rise is rated higher. Less averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Rise averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Less or Rise have ads?

Neither Less nor Rise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Less or Rise?

Less ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rise monthly. Most recently, Less was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rise on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*